What is Biblical forgiveness?
“Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if my brother or sister sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.” -Matthew 18:21-22
What would forgiveness look like if that person has repeatedly harmed you?
I believe that is why Jesus stated the following before the section on forgiveness,
“If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If you are listened to, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If that person refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church, and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a gentile and a tax collector.” -Matthew 18: 15-17
Thoughts?
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Be blessed,
-Pastor Alex